Patents by Inventor Ilkka Varjos
Ilkka Varjos has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
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Patent number: 11760071Abstract: An electrically conductive multilayer film is disclosed. The electrically conductive multilayer film may comprise a non-conductive base layer, a transparent layer comprising transparent conductor material, and a transparent primer layer. The non-conductive base layer, the transparent layer comprising transparent conductor material, and the transparent primer layer are arranged one on the other in a vertical direction such that the transparent primer layer is situated between the non-conductive base layer and the transparent layer comprising transparent conductor material and is in direct contact with the transparent layer comprising transparent conductor material. The transparent primer layer is formed of a composition comprising a polymer, wherein the polymer is selected from a group consisting of polyvinylidene chloride, a copolymer, wherein one of the monomers is vinylidene chloride, and any combination thereof. Further is disclosed a method, a touch sensing device, and different uses.Type: GrantFiled: May 3, 2019Date of Patent: September 19, 2023Assignee: CANATU OYInventors: Bjørn Fridur Mikladal, Dewei Tian, Ilkka Varjos
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Publication number: 20230168217Abstract: According to an example aspect of the present invention, there is provided a disposable multilayer test strip comprising a substrate onto which is deposited an electrode assembly comprising a carbon-based working electrode, a carbon-based counter electrode, a pseudoreference electrode, wherein the pseudo reference electrode, the working electrode and the counter electrode, are arranged adjacent to each other in the same plane, contacts for contacting the electrodes directly to a voltage supply, and the test strip further comprises a permselective membrane layer. The electrodes of the electrode assembly layer are electrically separated from one another and said electrode assembly layer is positioned between the substrate and the permselective membrane layer. The permselective membrane has a structure adapted to allow passage of one or more electronically neutral analytes in a sample to be analysed across the permselective membrane to the electrode assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 27, 2021Publication date: June 1, 2023Inventors: Niklas Wester, Jari Koskinen, Ilkka Varjos, Björn Mikladal
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Publication number: 20230014968Abstract: It is an object to provide a formed film and a method for manufacturing a formed film. According to an embodiment, a method for manufacturing a formed film comprises providing a formable film having a conductive pattern on a first side of the formable film. The method may further comprise printing a deformation-preventing element onto the formable film and forming at least one section of the formable film at a forming temperature. A modulus of elasticity of the deformation-preventing element at the forming temperature may be greater than a modulus of elasticity of the formable film at the forming temperature. A method, a formed film, and an electronic device are provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 10, 2020Publication date: January 19, 2023Inventors: Ilkka VARJOS, Sari TAMMINEN
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Publication number: 20220386474Abstract: A layered device having two base films, a conductive pattern attached to the first base film facing the second base film and a bonding layer binding the first base film and the second base film together. The bonding layer includes an opening, and the conductive pattern having an exposed portion aligned with the opening in the bonding layer. Further disclosed is a spacer attached to the first base film and the exposed portion of the conductive pattern, wherein the spacer fills at least part of the space created by the opening in the bonding layer. Also disclosed is a method of producing a layered device.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 23, 2020Publication date: December 1, 2022Applicant: Canatu OyInventor: Ilkka VARJOS
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Patent number: 11462341Abstract: An electrically conductive multilayer film is disclosed. The conductive multilayer film may comprise a non-conductive base layer and a transparent layer comprising transparent conductor material provided on the non-conductive base layer, wherein the transparent layer comprising transparent conductor material is at least partly covered with transparent dielectric material forming a coating layer on the transparent layer comprising transparent conductor material such that the transparent layer comprising transparent conductor material is situated between the coating layer and the non-conductive base layer, and wherein the thickness of the coating layer is 10-600 nm in order to enable processing of the transparent layer comprising transparent conductor material through the coating layer. Further is disclosed a method, a touch sensing device, and different uses.Type: GrantFiled: May 3, 2019Date of Patent: October 4, 2022Assignee: CANATU OYInventors: Bjørn Fridur Mikladal, Dewei Tian, Ilkka Varjos
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Publication number: 20220195597Abstract: Apparatuses and a method for gas phase deposition of high aspect ratio molecular structures, HARM-structures, are presented. The first aspect relates to an apparatus configured for oriented gas phase deposition of HARM-structures on a filter. The second aspect relates to an apparatus configured for oriented gas phase deposition of HARM-structures on a substrate. A system comprising multiple apparatuses according to the second aspect is also presented. Elements of the apparatuses are arranged to create a laminar flow of gas comprising HARM-structures in the deposition area, and to direct this flow at least partially parallel to the deposition area. Another aspect of the invention is a method for oriented deposition of HARM-structures, suitable for deposition both on a filter and a substrate.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 20, 2020Publication date: June 23, 2022Applicant: CANATU OYInventors: Ilkka VARJOS, Anton Sergeevich ANISIMOV, Bjørn Fridur MIKLADAL, Dewei TIAN
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Publication number: 20210313089Abstract: An electrically conductive multilayer film is disclosed. The conductive multilayer film may comprise a non-conductive base layer and a transparent layer comprising transparent conductor material provided on the non-conductive base layer, wherein the transparent layer comprising transparent conductor material is at least partly covered with transparent dielectric material forming a coating layer on the transparent layer comprising transparent conductor material such that the transparent layer comprising transparent conductor material is situated between the coating layer and the non-conductive base layer, and wherein the thickness of the coating layer is 10-600 nm in order to enable processing of the transparent layer comprising transparent conductor material through the coating layer. Further is disclosed a method, a touch sensing device, and different uses.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 3, 2019Publication date: October 7, 2021Applicant: CANATU OYInventors: Bjørn Fridur MIKLADAL, Dewei TIAN, Ilkka VARJOS
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Publication number: 20210230434Abstract: An electrically conductive multilayer film is disclosed. The electrically conductive multilayer film may comprise a non-conductive base layer, a transparent layer comprising transparent conductor material, and a transparent primer layer. The non-conductive base layer, the transparent layer comprising transparent conductor material, and the transparent primer layer are arranged one on the other in a vertical direction such that the transparent primer layer is situated between the non-conductive base layer and the transparent layer comprising transparent conductor material and is in direct contact with the transparent layer comprising transparent conductor material. The transparent primer layer is formed of a composition comprising a polymer, wherein the polymer is selected from a group consisting of polyvinylidene chloride, a copolymer, wherein one of the monomers is vinylidene chloride, and any combination thereof. Further is disclosed a method, a touch sensing device, and different uses.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 3, 2019Publication date: July 29, 2021Applicant: Canatu OyInventors: Bjørn Fridur Fridur MIKLADAL, Dewei TIAN, Ilkka VARJOS
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Patent number: 10996808Abstract: The present application relates to a method for producing a laminated film. The present application further relates to a laminated film and to the uses thereof. The present invention further relates to a touch sensitive film.Type: GrantFiled: April 19, 2018Date of Patent: May 4, 2021Assignee: CANATU OYInventors: Ilkka Varjos, Liam O'Suillebhain, Dewei Tian, Elisa Koponen
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Patent number: 10932364Abstract: The application relates to a transparent conductive film (1) according to one embodiment, wherein the first transparent layer (31) having a first pattern of first electrodes is provided, e.g. deposited, on the first side (2a) of a transparent base film (2) and the second transparent layer (32) having a second pattern of second electrodes is provided, e.g. deposited, on the second side (2b) of the transparent base film (2). Further, the application relates to a method for producing a transparent conductive film. Further, the application relates to a touch sensing device and to different uses.Type: GrantFiled: June 13, 2018Date of Patent: February 23, 2021Assignee: Canatu OyInventors: Ilkka Varjos, Bjørn Mikladal, Teemu Alvari, Liam O'Suillebhain
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Publication number: 20200174622Abstract: The application relates to a transparent conductive film (1) according to one embodiment, wherein the first transparent layer (31) having a first pattern of first electrodes is provided, e.g. deposited, on the first side (2a) of a transparent base film (2) and the second transparent layer (32) having a second pattern of second electrodes is provided, e.g. deposited, on the second side (2b) of the transparent base film (2). Further, the application relates to a method for producing a transparent conductive film. Further, the application relates to a touch sensing device and to different uses.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 13, 2018Publication date: June 4, 2020Applicant: CANATU OYInventors: Ilkka Varjos, Bjørn Mikladal, Teemu Alvari, Liam O'Suillebhain
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Publication number: 20190270293Abstract: The present application relates to a method for producing a laminated film. The present application further relates to a laminated film and to the uses thereof. The present invention further relates to a touch sensitive film.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 19, 2018Publication date: September 5, 2019Inventors: Ilkka VARJOS, Liam O'SUILLEBHAIN, Dewei TIAN, Elisa KOPONEN
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Publication number: 20170203967Abstract: A method for producing nanomaterial comprising carbon is disclosed. The method comprises introducing a combination of two or more carbon sources into a synthesis reactor; decomposing at least partially the two or more carbon sources in the synthesis reactor to release carbon from the two or more carbon sources; and synthesizing the nanomaterial comprising carbon from the released carbon in the synthesis reactor.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 23, 2014Publication date: July 20, 2017Applicant: Canatu OyInventors: David P. Brown, Olivier Reynaud, Anton Sergeevich Anisimov, Bjørn Friður Mikladal, Ilkka Varjos
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Publication number: 20150261264Abstract: The present invention discloses a touch interface device for numerous applications and also a principle to store the device in a compact form. The device includes a flexible touch sensitive film which can be enclosed into a casing when stored, and removed, either fully or partially, from the casing when in use. The film may be manufactured by using High Aspect Ratio Molecular Structures. Touch Driving, Sensing and Communication Modules, separate or combined, can be attached to the touch sensitive film in order to transmit a raw touch signal to Touch Processing and Communication Modules, either separate or combined, and then as further processed, to a desired CPU or computer. The casing may also house an internal projector for displaying information. Furthermore, haptic feedback can be generated via the touch sensitive film as well.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 7, 2013Publication date: September 17, 2015Inventors: David P. Brown, Ilkka Varjos, Bjørn Friöur Mikladal, Mikko Kärkkäinen